Presenters Jennifer Zamparelli and Laura Fox look as gorgeous as ever as they opened the final of Dancing with the Star of 2026
The Dancing with the Stars grand finale brought glamour, emotion and plenty of standout moments to screens on Sunday night, as the final four couples took to the floor for one last shot at the Glitterball Trophy.
From the opening group dance to the final winning moment, it was a night packed with big performances, sparkle and celebration.
Katelyn Cummins and Leonardo Lini were ultimately crowned champions after a memorable final that also saw strong performances from Eric Roberts and Arianna Favaro, Tolü Makay and Maciej Zięba, and Paudie Moloney and Laura Nolan.
With perfect scores, happy tears and the return of this season's eliminated contestants for one final group routine, the finale delivered a fittingly joyful end to the series.
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Judges Brian Redmond, Karen Byrne, Oti Mabuse and Arthur GourounlianFirst on the dancefloor was Eric Roberts and Arianna Favaro with a reprise of their Charleston to Happy by Derek Martin.They scored full marks from the judges!Next up was Tolü Makay and Maciej Zięba with an American Smooth to Man I Need by Olivia DeanAnother perfect score from the judges!Paudie Moloney and Laura Nolan were next on the dancefloor doing a Quickstep to Stop the World and Let Me Off by Declan Nerney28 points for Paudie and LauraNext up were Katelyn Cummins and Leonardo Lini, with and American Smooth to Whistle While You Work by Rachel Zegler.It's another 40 points from the judges!
Half way through the show and it was showdance time! Eric Roberts and Arianna Favaro freestyled to Can't Hold Us by Macklemore X Ryan Lewis.Yep you guessed it - 40 points!Tolü Makay & Maciej Zięba were next to strut their stuff to Kill the Lights by Alex Newell, Jess Glynne, DJ Cassidy and Nile Rodgers37 points and high praise from the judges for TolüPaudie Moloney and Laura Nolan took their final spin around the ballroom to Can't Take My Eyes Off You by Andy Williams.29 points for Paudie - his highest score of the season!The final dance of the season - Katelyn Cummins and Leonardo Lini gave an emotional performance to Ordinary by Alex Warren.A well-deserved 40 pointsRose of Tralee Katelyn Cummins and pro dancer Leonardo Lini jump for joy after winning Dancing With The Stars.Katelyn Cummins and her pro partner Leonardo Lini with the coveted Glitterball trophy.
